Transits October 9 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Grab a second opportunity Mercury, planet of the mind, is retrograde in Hasta nakshatra from October 9th to 28th 2021, returning through its recent position of early September. This retro phase lasts until October 19th, as Mercury remains in Hasta and its strong sign of Virgo, and you are perfectly placed to take advantage of a new or repeating […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 13 – October 9 ~ Mercury (in Chitra) ~ Creative skills open new doors Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chitra altogether from September 13th to October 9th, which includes its retrograde phase starting September 27th. Chitra translates to ‘the brilliant’ and is symbolized by a shining jewel, reflecting its brightness in the night sky, and it brings skill with arts, crafts and design. […] August 13, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 2 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Get to grips with your subject Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from September 2nd to 13th 2021, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo where it is most at home. Earthy, practical and intelligent, you pick up new information quickly and know how to use it, with Hasta in particular symbolized by the Hand, in the sense of […] August 10, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 17 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A great mixture of communication and craft. Mercury, planet of commerce and communication, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in zodiacal Libra from September 17th to 28th. Chitra translates to ‘the brilliant’ and is symbolized by a shining jewel, which represents its brightness in the night sky. This asterism brings an interest in […] September 14, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 8 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Use your practical intelligence. Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from September 8th to 17th, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo. Your thinking in this period has the backing of Mercury in its practical and intelligent best sign, where you not only pick up new information quickly but know how to use it. Hasta especially […] September 7, 2020November 6, 2021
Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Sep 2 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 1st to September 2nd, 2026. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation, where it is challenged to express itself easily in relationships, creativity, and all its natural affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can feel ill at […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Vedic Astrology based Rituals for Radiant Skin Skin is the largest organ in our body, and skin issues primarily occur with a flared-up pitta dosha. According to Vedic Astrology, the skin is ruled by the planet Mercury. When Mercury is afflicted by Mars, Sun, or Ketu (the planets connected to the fire element), we are more prone to skin-related problems as they […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2024June 6, 2024
